Desert Shakedown 2011 ~ Workshops

Workshop for all levels that will focus on the technique and making the sword an extension of the performer.

Workshop for all levels that will focus on the technique and making the sword an extension of the performer.

Workshop that include fun combinations as well as level changes to spice up your performance.

Workshop that include fun combinations as well as level changes to spice up your performance.

Back by popular demand, a full workshop of shimmies! Stationary shimmies, Traveling Shimmies, Bumping Shimmies, Layered Shimmies - more shimmies that you can shake your tushy at! We’ll spend the entire workshop shaking what your mama gave ya and we’ll even make up some new shimmy variations of our own. Prepare to lose a good pound or two, which will make eating that cheesecake so much easier to justify.

Back by popular demand, a full workshop of shimmies! Stationary shimmies, Traveling Shimmies, Bumping Shimmies, Layered Shimmies - more shimmies that you can shake your tushy at! We’ll spend the entire workshop shaking what your mama gave ya and we’ll even make up some new shimmy variations of our own. Prepare to lose a good pound or two, which will make eating that cheesecake so much easier to justify.

Bringing Back the 1960's & 1970's Belly Dance Five Part Routine to old classics, old pop and classical Middle Eastern music which includes Armenian, Persian, Turkish, Egyptian, Lebanese etc..)

Bringing Back the 1960's & 1970's Belly Dance Five Part Routine to old classics, old pop and classical Middle Eastern music which includes Armenian, Persian, Turkish, Egyptian, Lebanese etc..)

Melt your audience with fusion inspired combinations full of emotion and drama. Using Ava’s signature dance style and her favorite fusion music get ready for a truly unique experience in dancing. Expect to be pushed!

Melt your audience with fusion inspired combinations full of emotion and drama. Using Ava’s signature dance style and her favorite fusion music get ready for a truly unique experience in dancing. Expect to be pushed!

Raphaella’s Hip Hip Fusion Belly Dance creates an exciting blend of the beautiful, ancient art of belly dance and fiery energy of hip hop. In this class, students will learn and introduction of how to combine the highly-controlled and internal technique of belly dance with the explosive and fiery energy of hip-hop. A commonality both dance forms share is a strong emphasis on isolation and balance, creating a unique fusion with an edgy dynamic to bring into your dance practice. You will then put those new moves to music and learn a set of combinations and drills to take home with you.

Raphaella’s Hip Hip Fusion Belly Dance creates an exciting blend of the beautiful, ancient art of belly dance and fiery energy of hip hop. In this class, students will learn and introduction of how to combine the highly-controlled and internal technique of belly dance with the explosive and fiery energy of hip-hop. A commonality both dance forms share is a strong emphasis on isolation and balance, creating a unique fusion with an edgy dynamic to bring into your dance practice. You will then put those new moves to music and learn a set of combinations and drills to take home with you.

Break a Belly - Hip Hop Fusion Choreography In this class, students will be learning key moves combined with the subtle yet precise technique that comes with this intriguing style of fusion. They will then put those new skills into a sexy and energetic choreography by Raphaella.

Break a Belly - Hip Hop Fusion Choreography In this class, students will be learning key moves combined with the subtle yet precise technique that comes with this intriguing style of fusion. They will then put those new skills into a sexy and energetic choreography by Raphaella.

Indian stylings from dances of bhangra, bharatnatyum, giddha, kathak and more all fuze together into the Bollywood style of dance. (This dance form is what is done in the Bombay/Mumbai movie industry of Bollywood Movies). Learn some fun and fabulous Indian Cultured combos that infuze the dances of India.

Indian stylings from dances of bhangra, bharatnatyum, giddha, kathak and more all fuze together into the Bollywood style of dance. (This dance form is what is done in the Bombay/Mumbai movie industry of Bollywood Movies). Learn some fun and fabulous Indian Cultured combos that infuze the dances of India.

This workshop is intended to incorporate the polyrhythmic traditions of West Africa into familiar Arabic rhythm patterns. We'll begin with simple concept exercises using Egyptian rhythms then focus on two families of rhythm; Shabbi (North Africa) and Khaliji (Gulf Region), where polyrhythms are prevalent. The parts are simple, yet when played together correctly, create a rich tapestry of sound. Please bring your own drum if possible.

This workshop is intended to incorporate the polyrhythmic traditions of West Africa into familiar Arabic rhythm patterns. We'll begin with simple concept exercises using Egyptian rhythms then focus on two families of rhythm; Shabbi (North Africa) and Khaliji (Gulf Region), where polyrhythms are prevalent. The parts are simple, yet when played together correctly, create a rich tapestry of sound. Please bring your own drum if possible.